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Up to 150 TG Jones Stores to Close After Court Approves Rescue Plan Court Approves Major Restructuring Plan TG Jones, the former WH Smith High Street business, has received court approval for a major restructuring plan that could lead to the closure of up to 150 stores across the UK. The decision is part of a wider effort to reduce costs and improve the company's long term financial position. The retailer currently operates 451 stores and employs around 4,700 people. However, the approved restructuring is expected to reduce the network to around 302 locations, depending on agreements with landlords. Why the Company Is Closing Stores Investment firm Modella Capital purchased the High Street business last year and later rebranded it as TG Jones. The travel division, which operates in airports and railway stations, remained under WH Smith and was not included in the sale. According to the company, the business has struggled because of difficult retail conditions, years of limited investment in stores, and the loss of the well known WH Smith brand name. These factors have contributed to declining sales and increased financial pressure. Company representatives told the court that TG Jones was facing an urgent cash shortage and needed immediate action to avoid insolvency. Without the restructuring plan, the retailer risked running out of money within days. Rent Cuts and Store Closures As part of the rescue package, around 120 landlords will not receive rent for up to three years. In addition, hundreds of other stores will receive rent reductions ranging from 15% to 75%. Modella Capital believes these savings will help stabilize the business and allow future investment in stores that remain open. The company says the plan gives TG Jones the best chance of returning to a stronger financial position. Landlords and Suppliers Raise Concerns Several landlords and suppliers opposed the restructuring plan, arguing that it placed an unfair financial burden on them. British Land was among the most vocal opponents during the legal process. Following further negotiations and several changes to the proposal, British Land withdrew its objections. Even so, many suppliers are still expected to face financial losses under the approved plan. Judge Gives Final Approval The High Court reviewed whether the restructuring would leave creditors in a better position than placing the company into administration. After considering the evidence, the judge approved the proposal. In his decision, Mr Justice Hildyard described the restructuring as both complex and far reaching. He concluded that the plan offered the most practical solution for preserving the business while avoiding a more damaging insolvency process.
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Up to 150 TG Jones Stores to Close After Court Approves Rescue Plan

Court Approves Major Restructuring Plan TG Jones, the former WH Smith High Street business, has received court approval for a major restructuring plan that could lead to the closure of…

Teachers in England to Receive 3.5% Pay Rise From September Teachers across England will receive a 3.5% pay rise from September, with another 3% increase planned for the following year, according to the Department for Education. The government says the decision reflects its commitment to supporting teachers while also providing additional funding for schools. The government has allocated £1.8 billion in extra funding for education. However, schools will need to cover the first 1% of each pay increase from their existing budgets. Officials believe this approach will help balance higher salaries with responsible public spending. Government Introduces New Rules on Academy Executive Pay Alongside the pay announcement, the government has introduced new measures to limit the salaries of senior leaders in academy trusts. From September, academy trusts must seek government approval before advertising executive roles with salaries above £174,000. In addition, academy executives will no longer be allowed to receive pay rises that exceed those given to classroom teachers. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said teachers deserve fair recognition for the work they do every day. She also said executive salaries should not grow faster than teachers' pay and explained that the new rules will help prevent excessive pay increases for senior leaders. Teaching Union Still Considering Strike Action Despite the pay award, the National Education Union (NEU) has not ruled out industrial action. The union had previously warned that it would hold a formal strike ballot in the autumn if the government failed to improve its original pay proposal. Following the latest announcement, an NEU spokesperson said the union is still reviewing its options. General Secretary Daniel Kebede argued that the pay increase does not fully address the financial pressure facing schools. He said schools will still have to find part of the funding from their existing budgets, which could lead to spending cuts in other areas. According to Kebede, the union believes education should receive full funding instead of asking schools to absorb additional costs. The NEU's national executive committee is expected to meet next week to decide its next steps. Former Teacher Says Wellbeing Is the Bigger Challenge Former primary school teacher Jessica Featonby, who now runs an education technology company, welcomed higher salaries but said pay alone will not solve the challenges facing the profession. She explained that many teachers regularly work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and even school holidays without additional pay. In her view, reducing workload and improving staff wellbeing are just as important as increasing salaries. Featonby believes better working conditions would encourage more teachers to stay in the profession and help schools improve long term staff retention. What the Pay Rise Means The latest pay settlement offers teachers a higher salary over the next two years while introducing tighter controls on executive pay in academy trusts. However, concerns remain over how schools will fund part of the increase, leaving ongoing debate between the government and teaching unions about the future of education funding in England.
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Teachers in England to Receive 3.5% Pay Rise From September

Teachers across England will receive a 3.5% pay rise from September, with another 3% increase planned for the following year, according to the Department for Education. The government says the…

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